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Boggs, Joseph M.

The art of watching films / Joseph M. Boggs, Dennis W. Petrie. - Seventh Edition - xviii, 553, [36] pages : illustration (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The art of watching films --
Thematic elements --
Fictional and dramatic elements --
Visual design --
Cinematography and special visual effects --
editing --
Color --
Sound effects and dialogue --
The musical score --
Acting --
The director's style --
Analysis of the whole film --
Adaptations Genre films, remakes, and sequels --
Film and society.

Accompanying CD-ROM provides short film clips that reinforce the key concepts and topics in each chapter

ISBN: 9780073535074 0073535079

LCCN: 2006048155

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Film criticism.

LC Class. No.: PN1995 / .B525 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 791.43015